Browsing all posts in July, 2009.
Clerc Hydroscaph Gold Tourbillon LE Watch
The Hydroscaph Limited Edition Gold Tourbillon, a strictly limited series of 28 watches, is a miniature masterpiece of luxury and technology. Driving hour, minute, retrograde date and power-reserve display functions, the exclusive Clerc movement sets the scene for a tourbillon with bridges that are visible through an openworked dial. This sleekly sophisticated model is designed [...]
Vacheron Constantin introduces a One-of-kind Quai de l’Ile in Tantalum
On the occasion of Only Watch 2009, organised on behalf of the Monegasque Association against Muscular Dystrophy, Vacheron Constantin makes its first-ever introduction of a watch made from tantalum. This one-of-kind Quai de l’Ile model, testifying to the latest technological breakthroughs from the Geneva-based manufacturer, will be presented at the charity auction to be held [...]
J. K. Rowling’s Ring
J. K. Rowling author of the best selling book series Harry Potter. She was seen many times sporting an EC diamond engagement ring. On 26 December 2001, J. K. Rowling married Neil Michael Murray an anesthesiologist , in a private ceremony at her Aberfeldy home. Rowling and Murray’s son David Gordon Rowling Murray was born [...]
Agresti joins Orbita
We are pleased to announce the collaboration of Orbita Corporation and Agresti S.r.l. of Florence, Italy. Agresti has been a manufacturer of luxury jewelry boxes, jewelry armoires, jewelry safes, cufflink and pen chests, game boards and many other fine wood products since 1949. We are very proud to be the exclusive distributor of Agresti in [...]
The Hickstead Royal International Horse Show
The Hickstead Royal International Horse Show (GB), where Longines was the official partner and timekeeper, lived up to the expectations last weekend. The winner of the Longines King George V Gold Club on Sunday was Peter Charles (GB) on Murkas Pall Mall H, followed by his two compatriots Tim Stockdale and Ben Maher. A very [...]
Ivanka Trump’s engagement ring
On July 15 Ivanka Trump got engaged to the owner of the New York Observer Jared Kushner. Jared surprised Ivanka by purchasing a 5.22 carat cushion-cut diamond with a platinum and diamond mounting from Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry, her signature jewelry line. She announced the engagement via her twitter account the following day. She tweeted [...]
Chronoswiss Perpetual Calendar Watch
Chronoswiss expands its exclusive Perpetual Calendar watch series debuting the newest model in white gold with a stylish black dial. The white gold model adds to the collection of existing timepieces in stainlees steel and rose gold with white dials. The black dial gives the timepiece exceptional versitatliy in making it your go to wristwatch [...]
The Geneva revolution COSC and the Geneva Seal are to be united under one roof
Geneva’s small world of horological certifications is witnessing a major reshuffle. Within the next few days, the activities of the local Official Watch Rating Centre (Bureau Officiel de Contrôle de la marche des montres (BO) of the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing institute (COSC) are to be regrouped with those of the Geneva Seal under a [...]
Only Watch Auction watches
Only Watch is an extraordinary auction event which is held every two years in Monaco during the Monaco Yacht Show under the patronage of HSH Prince Albert II. This year 34 high watchmaking brands have each made either a unique watch, a prototype, or the first of a limited series for the auction. All the [...]
Frederique Constant Heart Beat Trilogy for Only Watch 2009
The 2009 Frédérique Constant’s contributing lot will be as unique and engaged as this Only Watch Charity Auction: The Heart Beat Trilogy, for the first time assembled in a common luxurious jewel box, which includes a choice of different bracelet. This very feminine Heart Beat Trilogy intended for a very special woman, designed by women [...]
